South Korea Implements New Crypto Regulations for Exchanges and Non-Profits – Coincu

The South Korean Financial Services Commission will allow non-profits and digital asset exchanges to legally sell digital assets starting June 1. These changes aim to tighten anti-money laundering checks and establish internal review mechanisms.

This regulatory update seeks to curb speculative behaviors and enhance market transparency, affecting how non-profits and exchanges manage their assets.

South Korea’s Crypto Overhaul Targets Anti-Money Laundering

Starting June, South Korea will implement rules allowing non-profits and exchanges to legally sell digital assets. These entities must develop internal review procedures and bolster anti-money laundering checks. The update targets speculative trading behaviors in the crypto market.

The regulations require immediate liquidation of cryptocurrency donations by non-profits, limited to mainstream cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. Exchanges must adhere to listing requirements, inhibiting speculative trading of lesser-known tokens.

While official comments from key figures are absent, the market has reacted with anticipation to increased compliance measures and stability. Community discussions highlight concerns over the regulatory burden on charitable cryptocurrency efforts and micro-cap token listings.

Market Reacts as Bitcoin Trades at Nearly $94K

Did you know? The immediate liquidation policy for donated cryptocurrencies mirrors Japan’s AML rules, which have historically redirected donations toward established assets like BTC and ETH for market stability.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $93,972.47, with a market cap of $1.87 trillion. It dominates 63.82% of the market, according to CoinMarketCap. BTC saw a 1.78% decline in the past 24 hours, while the trading volume increased by 29.94%.

Coincu researchers suggest the move could favor mainstream assets and raise compliance costs for non-profits. Historical trends from other jurisdictions show increased transparency and reduced speculation within regulated markets.

– Adam Jin, Advisor, Solana Foundation, at ChainCatcher Crypto 2025, “The event aims to provide insights into the industry’s evolution during a challenging cycle.”